Test Results

For enquiries about results, please ring after 2:00pm when the phone lines are less busy and your doctor will have had time to review the results.

The Receptionists will give you the doctor or nurse’s message.

You may be asked to speak to a doctor for further clarification about your result.

Non NHS Services

There are certain services that doctors provide which do not come under the NHS jurisdiction and therefore doctors provide these privately for a charge.

These are only available to patients registered with Queen Square Medical Practice.

Services may include provision of letters, insurance reports, medical examinations, certificates, etc. The doctor’s clinical NHS work must take priority and in light of this, we would advise patients to give the doctor one week to ten days to complete any reports etc. Our charges can be found below:

Reception

Details of your attendance at this clinic are completely confidential and you will be allocated a personal clinic number. The clinic has separate notes which do not leave the surgery. Your GP will not be informed of your visit here unless you were referred with a letter. If you are a patient at the practice this records will be kept separate from all your other medical records

Waiting

We will try and see people with a minimum delay although some people may require more time than others. Can we remind you not to pass urine until you have been seen?

Consultation

At first you will be asked some quite personal questions, this enables us to decide what tests are required and treatment needed. What you tell us is treated in the strictest of confidence so please be honest, we are not going to be shocked by what you tell us. You will then have swabs taken and a blood test offered.

Results

Please ensure you give us at least 2 methods of contact. If any of your test results are positive we will contact you within 2 weeks by the contact methods you have stated. Please check your two methods of contact you have selected on Friday mornings until you have received your results

Treatment

All treatment is free, you will either be treated on the day you attend or when your results are back.

Tests Routinely offered in this Clinic

While visiting the clinic it is often worth having a full check up as there are some infections that may be present without causing any symptoms - if these are left untreated they may lead to health problems that may be transmitted to sexual partners.

The tests screen for a range of infections. Some of these tests require a blood sample.

Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea are bacterial infections and can be treated with antibiotics. Please note that both of these can damage fertility if left untreated.

Syphilis , this is an uncommon yet treatable infection

HIV , this is less common than many other infections. HIV infection can be found in people who feel well as the symptoms take years to develop

The skin can also be checked for signs of any problems

For Women, the screening also checks for:

Thrush : a commonly found yeast infection

Bacterial vaginosis : a very common condition which occurs when the bacteria that normally exist in small numbers multiply rapidly.

For Men, the screening also checks for:

Non Gonococcal Urethritis : this can be caused by several types of infection, the most common being Chlamydia. It causes inflammation of the urethra (water pipe)

A testicular examination : this can be performed to check for any abnormalities

Other tests which may be offered to some people:

Hepatitis

This is inflammation of the liver that can be caused by several viruses, it can be serious in the long term. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are two forms that can be sexually transmitted, or by contact with blood or other bodily fluids. You are not obliged to take these tests if you do not wish to do so please inform the clinic staff.

This will not affect the treatment you receive.

The HIV Test

A blood sample will be taken to test for HIV, this can be done at the same time we test you for other infections.

Why have a HIV Test?

New treatments are now available for people with HIV infection. These treatments may be more effective if given before serious symptoms develop. You can only choose to use these treatments before you get ill if you know you are infected.

The treatments have been shown to reduce the risk of serious illness and early death from AIDS

Have I been at risk and how is HIV transmitted?

HIV can be passed on in a number of ways:

Through contact with infected fluids such as blood, semen and vaginal secretions. This may occur during sex.

Using inadequately sterilised needles or equipment for drugs, tattoos and piercing.

Through a blood transfusion with unscreened blood (overseas)

Infected pregnant women may also pass it on to their babies

How long does it take before the infection will show up in my blood sample?

The HIV test measures antibodies to HIV, which may take up to 3 months to become detectable after the risk of exposure.

What if I am found to have an HIV infection?

If a test shows you have a HIV infection you will be offered care and support when you get the result. We will also discuss with you whether or not you should start treatment.

Are there any drawbacks to having this test?

No one will know you have the test here unless you tell them. If your results show that you have HIV the benefits of knowing this outweigh the drawbacks. These drawbacks may include worries about relationships with family and friends, travel to some countries can be restricted for people with HIV, some people with HIV may have employment issues to deal with

Will having the test involve an extra blood sample?

No you will only be required to give one sample providing the results are negative. If the result is positive then we would require a 2nd sample to confirm the result.

Please talk to the GP or nurse if you require further information

Lifestyle

Assessing Your Alcohol Intake

Use the tool below to assess your intake of alcohol. It also gives information about safe alcohol levels. If you have any concerns regarding your alcohol consumption, please make an appointment.

Assessing Your Risk of Diabetes

There is a very easy to use website that allows you to get an idea of your risk of having diabetes. This website can be found at http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Riskscore/If your risk is raised, then you are advised to see one of our Health Care Assistants to have blood tests to check your long term blood sugar level. This will tell us for certain whether you do have diabetes or not. It would be worthwhile if you are overweight or there is a family history of diabetes.

Self Care

Click on the picture below to obtain self care information on a range of minor ailments:

Flu Vaccines

If you have a chronic disease e.g. asthma, chronic heart disease etc. or you are over 65 years, please contact the surgery as soon as possible to arrange your appointment.

Flu Vaccine remider letters are not being sent By Primary Care Support Services this year. If you fall into one of the above categories, please book an appointment when the clinics are on.

Travel Clinic

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse in a travel clinic (held in Healthub) to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

We stock all vaccines but some are available free of charge on the NHS and others need to be charged for. Please see below for a list of the current charges:

Travelling in Europe

Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists from the Infirmary hold regular clinics in Queen Square Surgery. This is a triage assessment clinic and if necessary, you will be referred by the physio to the hospital for further treatment.

This service requires a referral by your GP

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